So I have this synthetic rifle stock...

[Andy54Hawken]

So I have this rifle with a synthetic rifle stock...GASP!
I would like to make the "plasticness" of it go away...I like the look and feel of the Hogue overmold stocks ...but I can not afford the $230-$260 it costs to get a full bedded one.

Anyone ever use "Plastic Dip" spray paint on a stock before...?
Thanks,
Andy

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[Stomper]

So I have this rifle with a synthetic rifle stock...GASP!
I would like to make the "plasticness" of it go away...I like the look and feel of the Hogue overmold stocks ...but I can not afford the $230-$260 it costs to get a full bedded one.

Anyone ever use "Plastic Dip" spray paint on a stock before...?
Thanks,
Andy

I haven't on a stock, but on other items I have with success. As with all painting, preparation of the surface is a fundamental key to a nice product.

Lightly sand it with fine grain sandpaper so the coating has something to "grip" onto. Then use some mineral spirits (while wearing nitrile gloves) to wipe it down to remove all sanding residue and oils/salts from your hands.

After it dries, wipe it down again (wearing gloves) and let the mineral spirits evaporate completely. Apply the coating (not too thick!) in a temperature controlled area, and give it twice as long to dry/cure as the directions say.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Thanks Stomper!
If I go this route ... I'll follow your directions.
Andy

 

[Stomper]

Thanks Stomper!
If I go this route ... I'll follow your directions.
Andy

Hey, don't you be puttin' the blame on me! I only stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.... once.

 

[MrMillspecer]

You can repair that slick stock with Flex Seal ! Lol

 

[Kruel J]

I thought this thread was going to be a punchline for a joke or something, seeing as who the OP is.

 

[Member 34319]

Andy what rifle is it? Something common? There are lots of stocks out there on the market for common rifles that could fix this over plastic dip.

However, if you do plastic dip. Go to an automotive shop as they sell lots of different colors there these days vs the typical black found at your local grocery store.

 

[BillM]

Anyplace close to you that does spray on bedliners?

 

[Kruel J]

Anyplace close to you that does spray on bedliners?

Good idea. It will hold up longer. Just make sure they don't get any inside where the action sits.

 

[Member 34319]

They sell DIY spray in bed liner. I'm not sure if it's quality, but it may be another solution.

I'd try on something else first, see how the results are.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Andy what rifle is it? Something common? There are lots of stocks out there on the market for common rifles that could fix this over plastic dip.

It is a JC Higgins Model 50 in .30-06 with a Leupold 3x9 "Rifleman" scope.
The Model 50 is a FN Mauser with a chrome lined barrel made by High Standard and sold by Sears in the 50's-60's.
Andy

 

[edslhead]

Ive used plastic coat on stocks before. It peels off unless the surface is really ruff. It does have a nice grip to it. I sent my tikka stock in to this place and had it hydro dipped. Came out great . They have several patterns and textures they can coat the finished stock with. Unfortunately he's not taking in any more work. Camo & Hydro Dipping | Custom Hydrographics - Northwest HydroPrint
There are lots of other outfits still doing the dips. I might send another in and get the snake skin pattern. It runs around $100 bucks.

 

[Member 34319]

It is a JC Higgins Model 50 in .30-06 with a Leupold 3x9 "Rifleman" scope.
The Model 50 is a FN Mauser with a chrome lined barrel made by High Standard and sold by Sears in the 50's-60's.
Andy

Boyds makes stocks for that model. They do a coating for some of their models that is similar to the Hogue.

You'll have to have it bedded, but it is less than the price you mentioned above.

They also have nice high gloss walnut.

 

[Stomper]

Psssttt.... he mentioned in the OP that he's on a budget. Although just like you, @AndyinEverson 's money is no object to me!

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Yep!...I have no trouble spending other people's money either...maybe I ought to go into Politics...
Andy

 

[Member 34319]

By the way.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Yeah I know...I gotta post pictures of me with a plastic stocked rifle...Just so folks will believe me...
'Course having said that ... The idea of me with a plastic stocked rifle , may mean that the Hot place has frozen over...
Not to forget to mention my other guns resenting the intrusion of "That plastic stocked interloper"....
Andy

By the way.

 

[Joe13]

Looks like they came with a wood stock as well if you can track one down on eBay or somewhere else. Might be cheaper and possibly more your style?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Thanks Joe...
I am looking for a wood stock for it as well...but again its the budget thing or out of stock...
A member here has offered up a Hogue overmold stock to me for trade.
So I will keep you all informed with the goings on...as well as pictures.
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Make sure to sand the heck out of it first, put some tooth to the surface for what ever finish you use! I have had really good luck using wrinkle paint for Chrysler Hemi valve covers, though Ford wrinkle paint is the same gives a nice texture with just the right amount of grip, and it cleans easy and is impervious to most gun solvents. Note, for best results, use a good heat gun to "cure" the paint!
I have tried the tool dip, and it peeled off pretty quick, even with a etching primer, the coating didn't stick. A friend did the spray bed liner, it was tough, but super aggessive texture!!